What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Litigation Attorney position at Aionios LLC?
Our AM100 Client is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Transportation Litigation Senior Attorney position in our Orange Country Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Transportation Litigation Senior Associate or Of Counsel to work on our firm’s representation of a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters, specifically within the transportation sector and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end
- Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
- Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
- Draft case analysis reports to client stakeholders with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies.
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 5-7 years of general casualty litigation experience
- First and/or second chair experience strongly desired
- Trial experience required
- Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred
- Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required
- Deposition and motion practice experience required
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Sophisticated technical skills necessary